Budget Dining Guide
The Rib Trader Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Rib Trader? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.00
Average Item Price
$10.82
Budget for Two
$21.64
Priced Items Tracked
80
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The Rib Trader Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Rib Trader sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Corn Bread | side dishes | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Fresh Fruit | dessert | — | $1.95 |
| 3 | Coffee | beverages | — | $2.29 |
| 4 | Iced Tea | beverages | — | $2.29 |
| 5 | Raspberry Iced Tea | beverages | — | $2.29 |
| 6 | Baked Potato | side dishes | — | $2.49 |
| 7 | Fountain Drink | beverages | Choose from coke, diet coke, cherry coke, sprite, root beer, or lemonade. | $2.49 |
| 8 | Island Fries | side dishes | — | $2.49 |
| 9 | Roy Rogers | beverages | — | $2.89 |
| 10 | Shirley Temple | beverages | — | $2.89 |
| 11 | Coke Float | dessert | — | $2.95 |
| 12 | Root Beer Float | dessert | — | $2.95 |
| 13 | Panna Bottled Water | beverages | — | $3.25 |
| 14 | St. Pellegrino Water | beverages | — | $3.25 |
| 15 | Baked Beans | side dishes | — | $3.49 |
| 16 | Creamy Coleslaw | side dishes | — | $3.49 |
| 17 | Trader Rice | side dishes | — | $3.49 |
| 18 | Cheesecake | dessert | — | $3.75 |
| 19 | Chocolate Fudge Cake | dessert | — | $3.75 |
| 20 | Fresh Seasonal Fruit | side dishes | — | $3.99 |
| 21 | Fresh Vegetables | side dishes | — | $3.99 |
| 22 | Mashed Potatoes | side dishes | — | $3.99 |
| 23 | Soup of the Day | soups and salads | Contact restaurant for today's soup choices. | $3.99 |
| 24 | Dinner Garden Salad | soups and salads | Fresh mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing. | $4.99 |
| 25 | Macaroni and Cheese | side dishes | — | $4.99 |
| 26 | Trader Onion Rings | appetizers | Colossal onion hand-batter and seasoned. Served with BBQ sauce. | $4.99 |
| 27 | Trader Sweet Potato Fries | appetizers | Served with your choice of pepper ranch, honey mustard, or blue cheese dressing. | $5.95 |
| 28 | Fried Mushrooms | appetizers | Golden-fried to perfection! Served with pepper ranch dressing. | $6.99 |
| 29 | Golden Chicken Strips | appetizers | Lightly battered and fried or tossed in Louisiana sauce. | $6.99 |
| 30 | Half Chicken | trader value pack | — | $6.99 |
The Rib Trader Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$2.71
8 items
dessert
$3.07
5 items
side dishes
$3.34
10 items
appetizers
$7.90
12 items
soups and salads
$8.55
7 items
sandwiches
$9.32
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Rib Trader doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at The Rib Trader.
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